POLICE are appealing for information to trace a missing man who is known to have visited North Devon in the past.

Darren Cockburn, 46, has been missing from his home in Shipley, West Yorkshire, since Monday, February 25.

His vehicle, a black Renault Laguna, with the registration HV 57 YTY, was last seen at Tiverton on the night he disappeared and he is known to have visited the Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Lynton areas of Devon in the past.

Mr Cockburn is described at a white man, 5ft 8 and of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for Darren’s welfare.

Anyone with any information about him or any sightings of his vehicle is asked to contact police on 101 quoting police reference 0400 040312.